The Upper House of Parliament on Monday unanimously passed a resolution urging the government to officially recognize September 7 as a national holiday. This date marks the anniversary of the 1974 decision by the Pakistani Parliament to declare Qadianis as non-Muslims, affirming the Finality of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The 12th session of the 342nd Senate began slightly late with a recitation of the Holy Quran, chaired by Deputy Chairman Senate Syedaal Khan Nasar.
Senator Atta-ur-Rehman of Jamiat-Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) introduced the resolution, stating: “Commemorating September 7, 1974, when the Parliament of Pakistan unanimously declared Qadianis as a non-Muslim minority, we recognize this day as historically significant not only for Pakistan but for the entire Muslim world. To honor this pivotal moment and to highlight its importance, we recommend that the government officially celebrate this day and declare it a national holiday.”
During the debate, Senator Atta emphasized the historical significance of the day, noting that the decision was a strong defense of the sanctity of the Finality of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). He argued that declaring the day a national holiday would help educate the younger generation about its critical religious importance.
Maulana Atta also suggested that the government should award medals to Parliamentarians who played a key role in the 13-day session that led to the declaration, as a tribute to their significant contributions to Islam.
